Registered Nurse - Nebraska Correctional Center Women

Job Description

Varying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview. Starting wage $50,000/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50-2.50 shift differential.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state‑matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Meaningful public service – service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates statewide. The department’s focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re‑entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, “Keep people safe.”

Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates, offers clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct‑care staff, provides direct patient nursing care and treatment within the scope of licensure in a correctional setting, performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting, administers medications, transcribes and carries out doctor’s orders, assesses patients utilizing protocols, triages, and assists in moving patients.

Starting pay rate: $50,000/hour plus additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. Also eligible for $1.50-$2.50/hour shift differentials for certain shifts worked.

Minimum Qualifications
: A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications
:
Experience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.

Other
:
Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Will complete four to eight weeks of on‑the‑job training. Must submit to background security check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre‑employment medical examination and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ Pre‑service Training Program.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.